Best Casual Restaurants in Toluca Lake

213 restaurants available nearby

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1. Angelino Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(279)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Toluca Lake

Booked 8 times today

Angelino Trattoria is a bustling Italian restaurant in North Hollywood that serves happy diners sumptuous fare in its relaxing and inviting eatery. For a delicious start to your meal, enjoy the garlic, basil and tomato-topped bruschetta Romana and the breaded and fried calamari fritti with tangy marinara. Some of Angelino Trattoria’s most popular dishes include the prawn-laden risotto con gambieri, the fettucine Bolognese with a meaty tomato sauce and the pollo marsala free-range chicken with mushrooms in rich wine sauce. Angelino Trattoria’s gourmet pizza is a definite must-try. Delicious choices include the Napoli with fresh mozzarella, anchovies, capers and olives and the shiitake mushroom with shaved parmesan, truffle oil and parsley. Be sure to ask about the daily specials, because it’s fairly certain something tasty will be cooking up that day. Open daily, Angelino Trattoria also has a beautiful outdoor patio and offers diners delivery and catering services.

2. LAVO Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(1421)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 84 times today

LAVO Los Angeles is a 250-seat coastal Italian restaurant designed for an unparalleled, year-round alfresco dining experience. The restaurant offers an elevated indoor and outdoor dining experience while boasting a spacious sun-drenched dining room with a retractable roof, operable windows, and luxurious Italian furnishings throughout.The kitchen is helmed by Chef Ralph Scamardella, whose menu balances dishes inspired by coastal southern Italy and influenced by Southern California produce while paying homage to LAVO’s signature Italian classics and his Italian-American background.The beverage program features dramatic iterations on the classics alongside bold signature drinks. LAVO’s robust wine program complements the restaurant’s Italian inspiration and West Coast locale, featuring a vast selection of Old-World wines, as well as wines from California’s iconic regions.

3. Carmel

4.7

Exceptional(232)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Hollywood

Booked 65 times today

Carmel transports the energy, culture, and flavor of the renowned outdoor marketplace “Shuk HaCarmel” to Melrose Avenue, in the heart of LA’s food scene.Using some of the oldest techniques in the world— a wood-burning oven, an open flame grill— chef Asaf Maoz interprets ancient Levantine cooking traditions through a modern lens.Dishes showcase the best of the season: farmer’s market produce, sustainably-sourced meats and seafood, all prepared with the global culinary influence of the Tel Aviv shuk. Breads are baked in-house, including a 72-hour fermented Moroccan Frena, baked to order in the wood-fire oven.

4. FIVE on the Hill

4.2

Awesome(944)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Studio City

Booked 57 times today

An elevated bar experience offering handcrafted cocktails, shared plates, and views overlooking the Hollywood Hills.

5. Ca Del Sole

4.8

Exceptional(4032)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Toluca Lake

Booked 43 times today

Thank you for making a reservation with us. Please be advised we do not reserve Cabanas/Tents or any particular area. We will take requests and we will do our best to accommodate the request but we do not guarantee it. Also there is a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1:45 minutes for the cabana. Please if you like to have more time ask for a different table. Experience the true ambiance and decor of a Venetian country inn at Ca Del Sole! Welcome to Ca’ Del Sole Ristorante, where we have been serving exceptional food since 1994. We offer traditional Northern Italian cuisine at an outstanding value with warm, family-friendly hospitality. Dine al fresco or indoors. Thank you!

6. chi SPACCA

4.8

Exceptional(1391)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 20 times today

Heralded as a "meat speakeasy" by Food & Wine Magazine, chi SPACCA has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience, where accompaniments like the Foccacia di Recco, warm salted Medjool dates, and Culatello & Puglia burrata are just sideshows for the rest of Chef Armen Ayvazyan's wood-fired menu which features a 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chop, a 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in New York Costata alla Fiorentina, and a 50-ounce dry-aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina.Enchanted by the artistry of Italian salumi culture, we built the first “dry cure” program in Los Angeles so that we could experiment and perfect Italian charcuterie techniques in house.

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7. Firefly - Studio City

4.7

Exceptional(4109)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Studio City

Booked 104 times today

An enchanting and romantic covered outdoor patio that offers a unique dining experience, complete with outdoor fireplaces and hillside views in the heart of Studio City. We offer small and large plates featuring Modern American and Mediterranean influenced dishes by Chef Viet Pham. We offer handcrafted cocktails, delicious wines, and hand selected beers. We have two beautiful outdoor patios, a library lounge and bar area.

8. La Boheme

4.6

Exceptional(4638)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Hollywood

Booked 58 times today

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, La Boheme is arguably one of the most romantic spots in L.A., surrounded by stunning views of crystal chandeliers and a glowing fireplace indoors, then travel outdoors for an enchanting atmosphere with colorful, velvet couches, antique oil paintings and magical string lights...a definite al fresco paradise. Expect a warm welcome, impeccable service, unparalleled cuisine, and chic crowd at this prime destination. Prepare to stimulate all of your senses at La Boheme. Mon-Thurs: 5pm-10pm (Food Served Till 10pm)Fri: 5pm-midnight (Food Served Till 11pm) Sat: 11am-midnight (Food Served Till 11pm) Sun: 11am-10pm (Food Served Till 10pm) Brunch (Sat & Sun) - 11am-3:45pmThe menu is unique, multifaceted, consisting of New American Cuisine with French Influence.

9. Gwen

4.7

Exceptional(1454)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Hollywood

Booked 35 times today

Gwen Butcher Shop & Restaurant is the second restaurant from fine dining chef Curtis Stone (of Maude) and the first he’s opened with his brother Luke Stone. Gwen is both a European-style, chef-driven butcher shop and a restaurant that is redefining dining in LA, with a menu that calls on fire-based cooking techniques. Whether you’re picking up house-made charcuterie, prime and rare breed meats from the retail store, enjoying a feast in the dining room or relaxing with a bite and cocktail at the bar, Gwen delivers the highest standards of quality, taste and service.On Wednesdays-Sundays, we offer Chef's Carte Blanche 5-course tasting menu for $130 per person (limited quantities available). The whole party must enjoy the tasting menu and wine pairings are available for $75 per person. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the restaurant at 323-946-7500.

10. WeHo Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(2190)

Price: Expensive

• French American • West Hollywood

Booked 40 times today

Casual, chic & lively French inspired American cuisine in the heart of West HollywoodJust a short walk from the Sunset Strip, WeHo's iconic Gay Bars & HotelsCraft Cocktails, Boutique Wines & Intelligentsia CoffeesHappy Hour Daily 4-6 PM & All Day TuesdaysVoted Top 100 Neighborhood Gems by OpenTable Diners

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5.0
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5.0
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We always enjoy coming to the restaurant. The food and service are always excellent.
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Molly
California Central Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
We had a lovely evening at Angelino Trattoria. We loved the food and the service. The chef was charming. This was our first visit. We'll definitely be back!
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Angelino TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Toluca Lake
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5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Wonderful staff. Delicious food. I asked for recommendations and the waiter was knowledgeable of the menu.
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LAVO Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Hollywood
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4.6
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Raia
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Five on the hill provided us with such a wonderful experience for our 2nd wedding anniversary. Service is 100%. They also surprised us with a delicious cake in the end. Love them!
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1. Angelino Trattoria

2. LAVO Los Angeles

3. Carmel

4. FIVE on the Hill

5. Ca Del Sole

6. chi SPACCA

7. Firefly - Studio City

8. La Boheme

9. Gwen

10. WeHo Bistro

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